Citation

Scheithauer M, Bernstein A, Stremel JM. Behav. Anal. Pract. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Springer International)

DOI

10.1007/s40617-022-00749-x

PMID

36249891

PMCID

PMC9552735

Abstract

Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome (BRPS) is a rare and understudied developmental disorder associated with medical (e.g., sleep disruption) and behavioral (e.g., self-injury) challenges. There are no published treatments for BRPS. We targeted self-injury in a child with BRPS using a functional analysis and differential reinforcement, with several extensions to common procedures.

RESULTS present the first example of behavioral reduction for self-injury in BRPS. • ABA strategies can reduce self-injury in BRPS • Evaluating multiply maintained self-injury following identification of an automatic function is important. • Sleep deficits may complicate assessment. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-022-00749-x.

Language: en

Keywords

Functional analysis; Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome; Challenging behavior; Competing stimulus assessment; Reinforcement; Self-injury